General Awareness

Indian Cuisine and Foods

6,233 Questions

Indian Cuisine and Foods explores regional dishes, traditional ingredients, and festive foods across the country. The questions cover popular street foods, wedding dishes, and local delicacies. A solid understanding of Indian culinary diversity is helpful for general awareness exams.

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Indian Cuisine and Foods Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian vegetarian dish made with lentils?

  1. Biryani

  2. Dal Makhani

  3. Chicken Tikka Masala

  4. Butter Chicken
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Dal Makhani is a popular North Indian dish made with black lentils, red kidney beans, and a variety of spices.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of Indian flatbread commonly served with curries and other dishes?

  1. Naan

  2. Roti

  3. Paratha

  4. Kulcha
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Correct answer
Explanation

Naan, roti, paratha, and kulcha are all types of Indian flatbreads that are commonly served with curries and other dishes.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sweet dish made with milk solids and sugar?

  1. Gulab Jamun

  2. Rasgulla

  3. Jalebi

  4. Laddu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Gulab Jamun, Rasgulla, Jalebi, and Laddu are all traditional Indian sweet dishes made with milk solids and sugar.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian vegetarian dish made with vegetables and spices?

  1. Aloo Gobi

  2. Chana Masala

  3. Palak Paneer

  4. Jeera Aloo
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Correct answer
Explanation

Aloo Gobi, Chana Masala, Palak Paneer, and Jeera Aloo are all traditional Indian vegetarian dishes made with vegetables and spices.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian vegetarian dish made with rice and lentils?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulao

  3. Khichdi

  4. Jeera Rice
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Khichdi is a traditional Indian vegetarian dish made with rice and lentils, often served with yogurt and pickles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian vegetarian dish made with chickpea flour?

  1. Pakoras

  2. Bhaji

  3. Samosas

  4. Dhokla
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Pakoras, Bhaji, Samosas, and Dhokla are all traditional Indian vegetarian dishes made with chickpea flour.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian vegetarian dish made with potatoes?

  1. Aloo Gobi

  2. Jeera Aloo

  3. Aloo Tikki

  4. Aloo Matar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Aloo Gobi, Jeera Aloo, Aloo Tikki, and Aloo Matar are all traditional Indian vegetarian dishes made with potatoes.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian vegetarian dish made with spinach?

  1. Palak Paneer

  2. Saag Paneer

  3. Palak Pakoras

  4. Palak Dal
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Correct answer
Explanation

Palak Paneer, Saag Paneer, Palak Pakoras, and Palak Dal are all traditional Indian vegetarian dishes made with spinach.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian vegetarian dish made with cauliflower?

  1. Aloo Gobi

  2. Gobi Manchurian

  3. Gobi Pakoras

  4. Gobi Matar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Aloo Gobi, Gobi Manchurian, Gobi Pakoras, and Gobi Matar are all traditional Indian vegetarian dishes made with cauliflower.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian vegetarian dish made with eggplant?

  1. Baingan Bharta

  2. Brinjal Curry

  3. Eggplant Pakoras

  4. Eggplant Dal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Baingan Bharta, Brinjal Curry, Eggplant Pakoras, and Eggplant Dal are all traditional Indian vegetarian dishes made with eggplant.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian vegetarian dish made with okra?

  1. Bhindi Masala

  2. Okra Curry

  3. Okra Pakoras

  4. Okra Dal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Bhindi Masala, Okra Curry, Okra Pakoras, and Okra Dal are all traditional Indian vegetarian dishes made with okra.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian vegetarian dish made with peas?

  1. Aloo Matar

  2. Matar Paneer

  3. Matar Pakoras

  4. Matar Dal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Aloo Matar, Matar Paneer, Matar Pakoras, and Matar Dal are all traditional Indian vegetarian dishes made with peas.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian vegetarian dish made with corn?

  1. Bhutta

  2. Makki ki Roti

  3. Makki ka Dalia

  4. Makki ka Halwa
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Correct answer
Explanation

Bhutta, Makki ki Roti, Makki ka Dalia, and Makki ka Halwa are all traditional Indian vegetarian dishes made with corn.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian vegetarian dish made with soybeans?

  1. Soya Chaap

  2. Soya Curry

  3. Soya Pakoras

  4. Soya Dal
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Correct answer
Explanation

Soya Chaap, Soya Curry, Soya Pakoras, and Soya Dal are all traditional Indian vegetarian dishes made with soybeans.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian vegetarian dish made with paneer?

  1. Palak Paneer

  2. Matar Paneer

  3. Shahi Paneer

  4. Kadai Paneer
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Correct answer
Explanation

Palak Paneer, Matar Paneer, Shahi Paneer, and Kadai Paneer are all traditional Indian vegetarian dishes made with paneer.